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Dow Jones edges up 0.1% to 53,839.99 amid easing inflation and falling oil prices.
On August 13, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.1% to close at 53,839.99. This modest gain was driven by easing inflation concerns and a 2.1% decline in Brent crude oil prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reached record highs, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7% to 7,798.99 and the Nasdaq gaining 0.8% to 26,803.03.
Key points
- Easing inflation concerns, with July's wholesale-level inflation at 4.7%, down from June's 5.5%, reducing expectations for immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
- Despite the overall market gains, the Dow Jones experienced a slight increase of only 0.1%, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
- Brent crude oil prices fell by 2.1% to $87.07, contributing to improved investor sentiment but not significantly impacting the Dow's performance.
Sources
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